Location
London, All GB Regions, United Kingdom
Capabilities
Project Management
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#41671
Market
Transportation
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
As a Solutions Manager at Jacobs, you will play a pivotal role in shaping, developing, and delivering innovative, client‑focused solutions that enable our customers to solve their most complex challenges. You will sit at the intersection of strategy, technical excellence, and client delivery—translating business needs into scalable, value‑driven outcomes that align with Jacobs’ purpose: creating a more connected, sustainable world.
Working across multidisciplinary teams, you will lead the development of solution architectures, bid strategies, delivery models, and value propositions that strengthen Jacobs’ position as a trusted partner. You will bring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement experience, and a collaborative mindset to drive growth and excellence across our portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end‑to‑end lifecycle of solution development—from discovery and requirements analysis through to design, costing, and handover into delivery.
Translate client needs, industry trends, and operational requirements into clear, compelling and deliverable solution architectures.
Partner with technical SMEs, delivery teams, and business leaders to co‑create integrated, cross‑capability solutions.
Here's what you'll need
Experience leading solution design, bid development, project management, or strategy work within a complex or multi‑disciplinary environment.
Ability to translate business challenges into structured, value‑driven solutions.
Strong commercial awareness, including experience with costing, delivery models, and value assessment.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Proven ability to work across multiple teams, managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs .
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here .
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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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